Sharpe ratio
0.96Return earned for the risk taken.
Moderate
Moderate risk-adjusted returns. The reward for risk has been average.
+7.01%1Y Absolute Return
-0.31%1D
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Returns calculator comparison
Compare an illustrative investment outcome across return assumptions.
| Asset | Projected corpus | Total invested | Gain | Annual return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nippon India Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan Growth Plan - Bonus OptionFund 5Y annualised return | ₹11,26,542 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹3,93,930 | +17.14% |
| EPFIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,95,132 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,62,520 | +8.25% |
| Residential propertyIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,67,662 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,35,050 | +7.00% |
| PPFIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,69,819 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,37,207 | +7.10% |
| Bank fixed depositIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,56,981 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,24,369 | +6.50% |
| GoldIllustrative annual assumption | ₹8,67,662 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹1,35,050 | +7.00% |
| Savings accountIllustrative annual assumption | ₹7,86,827 | ₹7,32,612 | ₹54,215 | +3.00% |
Illustration only. Fund results use the available NAV-derived annualised return and can be negative. Reference rows are assumptions, not current quoted rates or guaranteed returns; property excludes transaction costs, taxes, and liquidity constraints. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risk.
Wealth multiple
₹1 became₹1.23
₹1 Lakh since launch₹1.23 Lakh
Fund age13.9 yrs
Fund information
Scheme code118777
ISININF204K01J83
BenchmarkNIFTY Smallcap 250 Total Return Index
CategoryEquity Scheme - Small Cap Fund
Expense ratio—
Exit load—
Minimum SIP—
Return comparison
66th / 126 in category| Period | Fund | Benchmark | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | -2.99% | — | — |
| 3M | -9.18% | — | — |
| 6M | +11.34% | — | — |
| 1Y | +7.01% | — | +8.28% |
| 3Y | +13.66% | — | +11.58% |
| 5Y | +17.14% | — | +11.96% |
| 10Y | +20.79% | — | — |
| Since Launch | +23.45% | — | — |
Risk-adjusted performance
Every measure is expanded with a plain-language reading of the latest calculated value.
Sortino ratio
1.30Return earned while limiting downside risk.
Good
Good downside protection with strong returns.
Standard deviation
16.16%How much the fund’s returns fluctuate over time.
High volatility
Returns can swing significantly.
Beta
—How closely the fund moves with the market.
Unavailable
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Alpha
—Extra return generated above the benchmark.
Unavailable
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Treynor ratio
—Return earned for each unit of market risk taken.
Unavailable
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Calmar ratio
0.48How well the fund rewarded investors relative to its biggest decline.
Low
Returns have been modest compared to the drawdowns experienced.
Information ratio
—How consistently the fund outperformed its benchmark.
Unavailable
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Portfolio allocation
Latest disclosed portfolio mix
Asset allocation
Portfolio100%
Equity96.94%
Cash3.04%
Market cap allocation
Sector allocation
Equity exposure by sector
Top holdings
10 of 254 disclosed positions
| Holding | Sector | Instrument type | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repo | Unspecified | Repo | 3.1% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd | Financial | Equity | 2.03% |
| Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 1.82% |
| Apar Industries Ltd | Diversified | Equity | 1.71% |
| TD Power Systems Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 1.53% |
| State Bank of India | Financial | Equity | 1.31% |
| Zydus Wellness Ltd | Consumer Staples | Equity | 1.27% |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd | Financial | Equity | 1.2% |
| Kirloskar Brothers Ltd | Industrials | Equity | 1.19% |
| ACME Solar Holdings Ltd. | Energy & Utilities | Equity | 1.19% |
Fund management
SA
Samir Rachh
Since 2016 · Prior to joining Nippon India Mutual Fund he has worked in Hinduja Finance, Emkay Research and Anvicon Research.
Mr. Racch is a B.Com (H) from V.G.Vaze College, Mumbai.
AM
Amber Singhania
Since 2026 · Prior to joining the Nippon India AMC, he was associated with Asian Markets Securities Pvt. Ltd.
MMS Finance (Mumbai University)
KI
Kinjal Desai
Since 2026 · She has been working with Nippon India Mutual Fund since year, 2012
Ms. Desai has done B.A (Economics), MSc. (Economics) and has cleared CFA Level 1
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Summary
A very high-risk equity scheme - small cap fund. Ahead of its category average over 3Y by 2.1 points. Has fallen sharply before — down -48.6% at its worst.
Strengths
- Ahead of its category average over 3Y by 2.1 points.
- Turned every ₹1 into ₹18.5 since launch — compounding at 23.4% a year.
- Well spread out — top 10 holdings are only 14% of the portfolio.
- Same fund manager for 10+ years — the strategy has not chopped and changed.
Weaknesses
- Has fallen sharply before — down -48.6% at its worst.
Ideal investor
- Needs a 5–7+ years horizon to ride out its very high risk level.
- Good fit for SIPs — spreading purchases smooths out 16.2% volatility.
Risk drivers
- Heavily invested in small-cap stocks (72%) — expect sharper swings and slower recovery after a fall.
- Corrections have been sharp — worst fall -48.6% with 16.2% volatility. Took 9 months to recover last time.